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3 Forwards the Oilers Could Get For a Depth Defenseman in Trade

The Edmonton Oilers could turn their defensive surplus into help down the middle. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Edmonton has explored a “lateral trade — maybe a defenceman for a forward” as injuries test its forward depth.

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Should the Oilers deal with the pressure of playing in a hockey market better?

The Edmonton Oilers obviously play in a hockey hotbed. They have three of the best players in the world and are expected to challenge for the Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 4

Sunday Scramble: ‘We didn’t give up a touchdown’ says Babcock as Oilers battle through Week 1

If fantasy hockey worked like fantasy football, you’d have been tempted to start the Edmonton Oilers defence in Week 1, given their weaker schedule. You would’ve been punished.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Oilers Want a Forward, But That’s Likely Not an Opportunity for Maple Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly poking around the trade market, and the move might involve their blue line. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday that Edmonton has a lot of defencemen and some forward injuries, and has explored a “lateral trade,” possibly a defenceman for a forward.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

What Has and Hasn’t Worked in the Oilers’ Lineup in the Early Season

We’ve only seen three games of Edmonton Oilers hockey so far this season, but it’s enough of a sample size to see what has worked so far and what hasn’t.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 4

Unfrozen Part 3: Time traveller goes to his first Oilers games in 47 years

It’s hockey season, folks! An exciting time to be an Edmonton Oilers fan with the best player in the world in the lineup. Even more thrilling than seeing Star Wars a couple of years ago- er, I mean 47 years ago.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Oilers Reportedly Exploring a Lateral Trade

The Edmonton Oilers are exploring the trade market, but their next move could be a modest adjustment rather than a major acquisition. With injuries thinning their forward group and eight defencemen competing for minutes, Edmonton has an opportunity to turn blue-line depth into help up front.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 4

Oilers Lateral Trade: Who’s Heading Out in the Rumored Swap?

Elliotte Friedman of Saturday Headlines is reporting that the Edmonton Oilers are exploring the trade market. They’re looking to add a forward, hoping to trade a depth defenseman for a piece to fill some of the holes left by several injuries that popped up at the start of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 4

Taking a look at the 2026–27 Bakersfield Condors lineup

Though the Oilers NHL season holds plenty of drama, the organization has more layers to it. For healthy organizations, the AHL is an extremely helpful tool, not only for the future, but also in offering immediate help.

Devon Levi News / Oilersnation / October 4

Devon Levi shines, the Dynamic Duo locks up the win, and the Oilers’ power play needs some creativity

After what can only be described as an outrageous win on Thursday in Vancouver, the Edmonton Oilers were back on home ice for their first matchup of the season against the Seattle Kraken.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 4

Bouchard’s Revenge? Frederic Fights Lindgren, but Was It Enough?

It took waiting all summer for the Edmonton Oilers to get a chance at retribution, but only one period between the Oilers and Seattle Kraken for someone to get their hands on Ryan Lindgren.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Owen Michaels News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries, Goaltending, Michaels Debut, & More

The regular season is underway, and the Edmonton Oilers are off to a 2-0-1 start against divisional rivals. They kicked off their schedule with a tough 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, then responded with a 9-7 win over Vancouver after nearly choking away an 8-2 lead.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

A Look at Every Oilers Prospect Playing NCAA Hockey in 2026-27

The 2026-27 NCAA Division 1 men’s hockey opened on Friday (Oct. 2). For the next several months, teams will compete with their sights set on reaching the Frozen Four in Washington in April.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 4

NHL Game Recap: Seattle Kraken at Edmonton Oilers 10/03/2026

First Period Goals: Owen Michaels (2) / Alex Formenton (2) at 2:51 / 1-0 EDM First Period Penalties: SEA / 3:58 / Ryan Winterton, 2 minutes for Tripping

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-1 Win Over Kraken

After allowing 13 goals in their first two games, the Edmonton Oilers responded with a tight-checking 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night (Oct.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 4

Oilers are active on the trade market according to Elliotte Friedman

In the first edition of 'Saturday Headlines' for the 2026-27 NHL season, the weekly segment during the second intermission of Saturday Night Hockey broadcast (formerly Hockey Night in Canada), was as impactful as you would hope.

Devon Levi News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Oilers Goalie Devon Levi Says Wearing Edmonton Jersey Is ‘Super Special’ After Home Debut

Devon Levi delivered a strong performance in his Edmonton Oilers home debut, helping the team secure a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Levi stopped 19 of 20 shots at Rogers Place to earn his second win with Edmonton.

Leon Draisaitl News / Field Level Media / October 3

Leon Draisaitl's deciding goal lifts Oilers past Kraken

Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:27 remaining to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-1 victory against the visiting Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 3

Instant Reaction: Oilers grind out 3-1 low-event win over Kraken

Saturday’s game proved that the Edmonton Oilers are capable of playing low-scoring games. The Oilers would go on to defeat the Seattle Kraken 3-1, moving their season record to 2-0-1, in a game that saw Edmonton outshoot them 25-20.

Connor Clattenburg News / The Oil Rig / October 3

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Can Connor Clattenburg climb up to a roster spot?

With the 2026–27 NHL regular season officially underway, all eyes are back on the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers regular roster is banged up, with six individuals already on the IR or LTIR.

Evan Bouchard News / The Oil Rig / October 3

Evan Bouchard’s vengeance tour is already rewriting history

Evan Bouchard wasted little time making his presence felt. Three goals and two assists in the Edmonton Oilers’ season opener against Vancouver. A point on every Edmonton goal, and a place in NHL history as the first defenceman to record five points in a season opener.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Oilers’ Zach Hyman Out Two Weeks, Frederik Andersen Out Long-Term

The Edmonton Oilers traveled to Vancouver for their first road game of the regular season without one of their top forwards. Winger Zach Hyman is expected to miss the next two weeks with an undisclosed injury sustained in Edmonton’s preseason finale against the Calgary Flames, per Sportsnet’s Jack Michaels.

Zach Hyman News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Oilers' Zach Hyman out for two weeks with undisclosed injury

The Edmonton Oilers won’t have one of the pillars of their top-six forward group over the next couple of weeks. According to Jack Michaels, winger Zach Hyman will miss approximately two weeks with an injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Oilers Place Ryan Nugent-Hopkins On IR, Matt Savoie On LTIR

The Edmonton Oilers announced a series of transactions this morning involving four players. The team placed veteran forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured